Coaching For Leaders

I’ve been getting asked a lot in the past few weeks: OK, how do I delegate effectively? On today’s show, how to delegate work and the seven steps you should follow if you want to get the best results for your team and the organization. I spoke about the broad framework for empowering others back in Episode #53: Get Results From People With Three Simple Steps Broadly, three areas we need to consider in delegation: Planning/expectation setting (what this show and the seven steps below are about) Regular check-in/accountability Consequences The Seven Steps of Delegation: 1. What does success look like? Time = define the deadline and major milestones Cost = staff time, budget, and resources Quality = what the customer (internal or external) expects the work to produce 2. Who is the right person? Who is the best person for the job? What kind of resources do they have? Who do you need to develop? Think succession planning. 3. Communicate expectations Speak in detail to the three area

You might be thinking about giving thanks this week, but how’s your overall attitude about gratitude? In this episode, I share five ways you can adjust your attitude to work for the better. How To Cultivate An Attitude Of Gratitude Before we start: Episode #9 is the place to go on how to give positive feedback to others 1. Stop the complaining by receiving praise well Don’t discount it Don’t argue with it Don’t ignore it Just say “thank you” Acknowledge that you are worthy of praise If you don’t think you are, just try it a couple of times. Discover the Difference Between Feedback and Criticism 2. Remember the dark days 3. Be intentional about making gratitude a regular practice Use a gratitude journal Bonni writes a post every day in November on Facebook Have more “get tos” than “got tos” I'll be doing a #weekofgratitude this week on my Twitter account 4. What can I do to help someone today “The smallest act is worth more than the grandest intention.” 5. Look to those who are ex

Tony Stubblebine: CEO and Founder of Coach.me Article mentioned by Tony early in the show: Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue by John Tierney I've created the Lift coaching plan 30 Days To Be A More Respected Manager Join the plan at http://coachingforleaders.com/liftplan Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Twitter: #CFLshow Thank you to those who’ve subscribed to my weekly update this past week. I publish an article each week that will give you a booster shot between shows on how to lead better by giving you actionable advice to improve your communications, human relations, or personal productivity. If you’d to receive it in your inbox, just go to coachingforleaders.com/subscribe. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my video overview and downloadable guide on the ten leadership books that will help you get better results from others. Thank you to CrazyDude80 for your very kind written review. If this show has been valuable to you as well, please leave a written review o

Your questions and our answers. Join us for the first all question and answer show for the Coaching and Leaders community. Question from Jay: "I’m on the board of an organization that is run by two partners. One partner is really a people person. The other partner is more of a driver, all business, doesn’t like to fool around in the office. The challenge is one partner really pushes employees to the point where they almost want to quit and then the other partner has to come in and calm things down and smooth out the hard feelings. The drive partner is sometimes also blunt and driven with customers so the other partner has had to patch some things up and in other cases they have lost customers. What can I do?" We mentioned Ram Charan's new book, Boards That Lead* We also mentioned his recent interview with the HBR IdeaCast Episode #89: The Value of the StrengthsFinder Assessment Episode #90: How To Interpret Your StrengthsFinder Results Question from Monre: [AUDIO] We mentioned Episode #59: Se

Let’s say you want to get into leadership...where do you start? On today’s show, how to start leading if you haven’t done it before. I begin with a question from a #CFLshow community member and detail four practical ways that you can get into leadership for the first time. Listener question from Scott Leadership = vision, communication, motivation A leader is someone with followers. We’ll talk more about this in a future show… Follow someone for awhile Solve a problem in the workplace Volunteer in a non-profit Design your own professional development plan A brief note on why I produce this show “Are you better today than you were yesterday?” Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Twitter: #CFLshow I’m looking to chat with about 10 people to do a little R&D for my Course1 project for #CFLshow community. Contact me if both of the below are true for you: You’ve been a manager for less than 2 years. You work for a company or organization of more than 25 peopl

We all want to be right, but of course we are sometimes wrong. The advice from Dale Carnegie almost a century ago is as good today as its ever been. I welcome back Bonni Stachowiak to explore why when you are wrong, you should admit it quickly and emphatically. Guest: Bonni Stachowiak Dale Carnegie said almost 100 years ago in How To Win Friends and Influence People, “When you’re wrong, admit it quickly and emphatically.” Four truths: My truth Your truth Our shared truth The actual truth Three benefits you get from admitting you are wrong: You advance immediate progress on organizational goals You drive future innovation and creativity You inspire people to move forward The best marriages are not without conflict. The best teams and leaders and not without error. Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/feedback USA: (949) 38-LEARN Twitter: #CFLshow We referenced How Authentic Leaders Apologize - Episode #54 I’m looking to chat with about 10 people to do a little R&D for my Course1

Once in awhile, someone says something cool that we take throughout our lives to help us lead. On this show, wise words that can help you influence better. I share four stories that will help you lead more effectively. First story Take small bits of wisdom from others and then, over time, make it your own. Second story Be humble enough to realize what you don't know and get advice from the experts. Third story When you or others have missed a feedback opportunity, acknowledge it and move forward the correct way. Fourth story Be willing to change directions for a few minutes to make someone's day. Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow I’m looking to chat with about 10 people to do a little R&D for my Course1 project for #CFLshow community. Contact me if both of the below are true for you: You’ve been a manager for less than 2 years. You work for a company or organization of more than 25 people. The new #CFLshow fe

Those of us who have responsibility to lead often find ourselves getting overwhelmed with all we need to do. On this episode, I welcome #CFLshow community member and experienced leader Jim Lynch to the show to discuss five sure-fire ways to scale your leadership. Guest: Jim Lynch Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Thank you to everyone who subscribed to my weekly article this past week. I publish an article each week that will give you a booster shot between shows on how to lead better by giving you actionable advice to improve your communications, human relations, or personal productivity. If you’d to receive it in your inbox, just go to coachingforleaders.com/subscribe. Plus, you’ll get instant access to my video overview and downloadable guide on the ten leadership books that will help you get better results from others.

Technology is great, but only if it helps you work better. On this episode, I share 7 online tools that I use and will help you get the most of our your time. I currently use them all daily in my work and I'm excited to share their benefits with you. My three criteria for selection these tools: Cross-platform Not apps/tools that you already know everything about Clear business model Frees time to invest doing the things you are best at I currently use all of them Highrise (highrisehq.com) The problem this solves: Trying to piece together everything someone has every told you in multiple places. Far less complex than traditional CMSs Manage relationships Track conversations Tag people for events, projects, etc. Track details (birthdays, family names, etc.) Integrates Twitter and LinkedIn Basic task management Tracks pending customer deals Free plan up to 250 contacts / 30-day free trial What will this help you do? Get stuff out of your head and manage lots of different relationships. Bas

A number of people who listen to this show want to be better writers, since I’ve received a few requests for this topic. On this episode, how to improve your grammar and usage so you can communicate effectively in writing…and who better to teach us than Grammar Girl. Guest: Mignon Fogarty a.k.a. “Grammar Girl” Producer & Host, Grammar Girl Podcast Founder, Quick & Dirty Tips Podcast Network   Do you remember what the raven is for? Resources from Grammar Girl Merriam-Webster's Dictionary Dictionary.com Garner's Modern American Usage [affiliate link] Google Books Ngram The Grammar Devotional [affiliate link] Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing [affiliate link] Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Manhattan Breakfast Meetup Saturday, October 12th, 2013 @ 9am Cafe Metro on Lexington Ave. & 46th street in Manhattan http://coachingforleaders.com/meetup I'm looking to chat with about 10 people to do a little R&D for

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Many of us are told time and time again in our careers that we should be asking for feedback from the people we work with and manage. However, a lot of us mess it up. On today’s show, 3 steps to soliciting feedback from Tom Henschel, executive coach and host of The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

The vast majority of us both want and need a strong professional network to support our career and leadership success…but a lot of us don’t know where to start. On this episode, I welcome former white house speechwriter John Corcoran to teach us how to grow our network. Guest: John Corcoran Author, How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan Download here: http://smartbusinessrevolution.com/coachingforleaders Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Thank you to Seth Wexler, Gonul Reyhanoglu, Jason Buschlen, Kaylene Walker, Jesus Marco, and Brenda Lorraine Hall for subscribing to my weekly article this past week. I email one update each week that will give you a booster shot between shows on how to lead better by giving you actionable advice to improve your communications, human relations, or personal productivity. If you’d to receive it in your inbox, just go to coachingforleaders.com/subscribe. Plus, you’ll get instant access t

Dave Stachowiak: Coaching for Leaders In Greek mythology, Mentor was a friend of Odysseus and was placed in charge of his son Telemachus when Odysseus left for war. Merriam-Webster's dictionary calls a mentor, "A trusted counselor or guide." What do you want to get from mentoring? Probably what you aren’t good at (or at least not yet) Plus, it's something that's important for you to get better at Advance planning Who do you know who's good at that? Are there multiple people? You don't have to know them today Your greatest mentors will never expect anything Identify specifically how someone can help and begin there Make a mind map of the people who could help Create a board of directors Getting Started Start off with a specific question Know that not everyone will respond or won’t be willing to help Wait on asking someone to “be a mentor” Everyone has a different context for this It could seem like a huge commitment It's awkward if they don't want to make that committment

It’s a busy time of the year for many of us and perhaps you’re struggling with overwhelm recently and#8211; or maybe you feel out of control already. On today’s show, you’ll discover how to maintain control when completely overwhelmed.

Olivia Klaus: Sin By Silence Inside the California Institution for Women, the first inmate initiated and led group in U.S. prison history, shatters the misconceptions of domestic violence. Convicted Women Against Abuse (CWAA) was created in 1989 to help women inside prison break the silence about abuse and learn more about what they needed to do to help others stop the cycle of violence. Director Olivia Klaus joins me to discuss how she influenced social change throughout the State of California through her film, Sin by Silence. Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Are you taking on a role as a new manager? Do you know what to say in your first conversations with members of the team? Many new managers recognize the importance of early conversation with the people they will manage, but they don’t always know how to start those conversations. In this episode, I welcome back Bonni to review the seven questions to ask the people you’ll be managing. Guest: Bonni Stachowiak How did you come to work here? Tell me what you do for the team? What’s working on the team? What isn’t? How does this job fit (or not) into your career objectives? What keeps you busy outside of work? (And ask it exactly that way). What advice do you have for me on how to best work with you? If I ever have an issue with something you’re doing, what’s the best way to tell you? Community Feedback Leave an audio message now USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow I’ve moved the show’s RSS feed. This should not affect most listeners. However, community members on two

Do you have a LinkedIn profile? Is it up to date? Do you get any benefit from it? If not, on today’s show you’ll learn how to get the most from LinkedIn to help you network, build your brand, and influence the world. I welcome back Donna Schilder who originally appeared on episode #97 to share her expertise on LinkedIn to help us maximize the use of this network. Guest: Donna Schilder Get LinkedIn Now! Resources from Donna: 8 Ways to Make Your Profile More Powerful Than a Resume Blog Post LinkedIn Profile Picture Bloopers Get LinkedIn Now! purchase page (Donna's course) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

It’s the two year anniversary of the show! On this episode, I turn the microphone to you and share how the #CFLshow community has benefitted from this show over 100 episodes. If you’re checking out the show for the first time, it’s also a great way to discover which past episodes have been most valuable to others. Thank you to the following community members for your contribution to this show: Ben Krueger Episode 98: Five Rules For Your New Leadership Role 42 Rules for Your New Leadership Role by Pam Fox Rollin Oliver Pelayo Episode 70: How 3 Words Can Drive Your Development This Year Steve Chase Three Ways To Handle a Sudden Change of Plans Episode 44: Susan Cain on The Power of Introverts Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a Word That Can’t Stop Talking DebB Bixler Episode 42: How To Gain Insight Into Personality Also see episodes 43, 44, 45, 46, & 47 Episode 89: The Value of the StrengthsFinder Assessment Episode 90: How to Interpret Your StrengthsFinder Results Rick Gray Episode 55:

One of the most common times that we seek to reinvent ourselves in during a time of great change. While we all like to control change, we also know that sometimes big change comes when we least expect it. Today I welcome colleague and friend Nancy Santarelli from Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles to share her she has navigating major changes in her career in the past decade. Guest: Nancy Santarelli Vice President, Dale Carnegie of Southern Los Angeles Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/99 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Episode #100 (and the two year anniversary of this show) is just around the corner. On episode #100, the show is going to be about success stories and lessons from our community members. That’s you! Please call (949) 38-LEARN to record a contribution or visit coachingforleaders.com/speak to submit by computer. Tell me three things: What’s one thing you’ve discovered from listening to this show? How did you apply it? What was the result?

One of the most common times people think about their own development is when starting a new leadership role. Today, I welcome Pam Fox Rollin to teach us five rules we should all follow in a new leadership role. Pam is an executive coach and author of the book 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role. Guest: Pam Fox Rollin Author, 42 Rules For Your New Leadership Role Principal & Executive Coach, IdeaShape @PamFR Community Feedback CoachingforLeaders.com/98 USA: (949) 38-LEARN feedback@coachingforleaders.com Twitter: #CFLshow Episode #100 (and the two year anniversary of this show) is just around the corner. On episode #100, the show is going to be about success stories and lessons from our community members. That’s you! Please call (949) 38-LEARN to record a contribution or visit coachingforleaders.com/speak to submit by computer. Tell me three things: What’s one thing you’ve discovered from listening to this show? How did you apply it? What was the result? Deadline to submit is August 1, 2013! Thank